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Nick Humphreys

Nick Humphreys

Supplemental Instruction Leader - Mentor

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Senior R&D Engineer at Edwards Lifesciences

  • Education

    • University of California, Riverside

      2012 - 2016
      Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Mechanical Engineering 3.94 GPA

      Summa Cum Laude HonorsAcademic Excellence Award4 Dean's Academic Distinction AwardsDean's and Chancellor's Honors Lists

    • University of California, Riverside

      2016 - 2017
      Master of Science (M.S.) Mechanical Engineering 4.0 GPA

      Focus in Dynamics and Solid Mechanics

  • Experience

    • University of California, Riverside

      Sept 2014 - Dec 2015
      Supplemental Instruction Leader - Mentor

      Classes Lead: Introduction to Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Pre-Calculus- Lead weekly review sessions.- Collaborate with professors to create lesson plans.- Facilitate classroom discussions.Mentor roles:- Observe and report on other SI leaders' sessions.- Provide guidance to fellow SI leaders on session strategies, relationships with professors, etc.- Work closely with supervisors to improve the efficiency and quality of the program.

    • Applied Medical

      Jun 2015 - Sept 2015
      Product Development Engineer - Intern

      Summer 2015 (Conceptual and Embodiment Design)- Design mechanisms for a laparoscopic surgical device, meeting specifications for performance and cost.- Use Microsoft Excel to observe the behavior of proposed cams, linkage systems, and gear trains.- Machine and 3D print prototypes to demonstrate proof of concept, qualitatively and quantitatively.

    • Applied Medical

      Jun 2016 - Sept 2016
      Product Development Engineer - Intern

      Summer 2016 (Embodiment and Detail Design)- Generate engineering drawings to prepare for mass production of a laparoscopic surgical device.- Conduct FEM analysis for variable loading on weld locations in the device. Quantify surgical limitations.- Develop testing procedures for verification of final product performance.

    • Applied Medical

      Jun 2017 - Feb 2023
      Product Development Engineer III

    • Edwards Lifesciences

      Mar 2023 - now
      Sr Engineer, R&D

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • SolidWorks Associate - Mechanical Design

      Dassault Systèmes
      Jun 2013

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Nick Humphreys
      Summa Cum Laude University of California, Riverside Jun 2016 Awarded to the top 2% of the graduating class in UCR's Bourns College of Engineering.
    • Awarded to Nick Humphreys
      Dean's Academic Distinction Award University of California, Riverside May 2016 Awarded to students who maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.9 or higher.
    • Awarded to Nick Humphreys
      Academic Excellence Award University of California, Riverside May 2015 This award recognizes one student from each undergraduate program, who is selected by faculty for achieving excellence in academics, and research or a creative activity (in this case, Supplemental Instruction).
    • Awarded to Nick Humphreys
      Dean's Academic Distinction Award University of California, Riverside May 2015 Awarded to students who maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.9 or higher.
    • Awarded to Nick Humphreys
      Dean's Academic Distinction Award University of California, Riverside May 2014 Awarded to students who maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.9 or higher.
    • Awarded to Nick Humphreys
      Dean's Academic Distinction Award University of California, Riverside May 2013 Awarded to students who maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.9 or higher.